In this modern day and age of everything being on the internet, I’m not sure how many people actually read the Des Moines Register anymore.   But being the old fashioned type that I am, I still do!  (I get made fun of for using a phone book!!   I’m told “no one uses a phone book these days – they look numbers up on the web” !!)   Anyway, back to the Register…..every Friday, there is a feature by Sophia Ahmad called “5 Things You Can’t Miss This Weekend”.  She highlights the 5 best things going in and around Des Moines for the current weekend – festivals, shows, tours, events, etc.    It’s a quick way to see at a glance the times, prices and details of events that you may want to take part in that weekend.

Well, here at LCC, we have something called “The Top 5”!   You may have noticed that we are starting to use it in our announcements from the stage on Sunday mornings and in the bulletins.   The section in the bulletin is called  “This Week’s Top 5” – a place where, at a glance, you can take note of the top 5 things going on at LCC.    Of course, we will continue to have other announcements listed in the bulletin as always.

In the near future, we hope to also have our website coordinate with a special front page section highlighting the “Top 5” too!  There will then (hopefully!) be a link to another page where you will be able to find all of the regular detailed announcements and ministry info.    By using the Top 5, we hope to streamline all of the information we need to convey to everyone here at LCC and others who may be visiting our website.

I’ve always enjoyed Ms. Ahmad’s column in the Friday Register….but every week I can’t help but think she’s missing one.   She should also include worshipping on Sunday!   To me, that’s the most important part of the weekend that I “can’t miss”!

-Jeana Smith

Who doesn’t love June???   The start of summer, longer days, warm temperatures but not TOO hot, the grill is out, weddings are happening…need I go on?   

Here at LCC, we have a JAMPACKED JUNE!    Want to take a peek at the schedule of events just for the month of June with me?  Take a deep breath and here we go:   A seniors’ lunch, a new young adult singles group cookout, an all-church Luau picnic, VBS volunteer meeting, Worship Together, a men’s paintball outing for all men and their sons,  2 nights of men’s  golf,  our annual Vacation Bible School,  a Haiti Benefit Car Show,  women’s ministry  at Gray’s Lake,  community group gatherings, Senior High youth group, a Senior High bonfire night, Jr. High youth group, a Junior High bonfire night,  AND a week- long trip to the Challenge Conference in Ohio for the senior highers!!    

See what I mean?   There is truly “something for everyone” this summer at LCC!   For kids and adults alike.  There are numerous volunteer opportunities involved too – outdoor lawn/building needs, helpers for the picnic, VBS workers needed, children’s church volunteers, and MORE!     Whether it’s a one-time event or an on-going ministry, our prayer is that you would get plugged in.   Summers provide a great chance to serve and use your talents and gifts.   Not sure where you could best be used?   Get in touch with any of the staff members and we can get you connected with the right person.     We hope to see you on Sundays for worship, of course,  and also at an event or two!   Let’s enjoy our Jampacked June together !